Melissa Texas Lifestyles

08/31/2026

Give us 30 seconds and we can usually tell you if a home's going to sell. 👀

It's not a guess. Just pattern recognition after seeing what actually moves buyers vs. what makes them scroll right past.

Price that's chasing emotions instead of the market.
Staging that doesn't sell the feeling.
Photos that don't stop the scroll.

Usually it's not one thing, it's three or four small things quietly working against each other.

Thinking about listing, or know someone who is? Send the Melissa Texas REALTORS® a message. Let's make sure your home gets it right from day one.

08/29/2026

We’re opening the doors again at 205 Covey Lane, McKinney and this time, it’s Sunday!

Come see the warm and inviting spaces, bright sunroom, beautiful setting, and the possibilities this home offers for everyday living. ❤️

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 205 Covey Lane, McKinney, TX

Stop by, take a tour, and see if this could be the right fit for you. If you know someone looking for their next home, share this with them or give the Melissa Texas REALTORS® a call.

08/28/2026

Come tour 205 Covey Lane, McKinney at our Open House tomorrow!

Set on nearly an acre in Dove Creek, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers mature trees, spacious outdoor surroundings, a warm living room with a fireplace, and a glass-enclosed sunroom overlooking the property.

Stop by, take a look, and see if this home fits your next chapter. ❤️

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 205 Covey Lane, McKinney, TX

Know someone who may be looking for a home like this? Share this with them or give the Melissa Texas REALTORS® a call at 806-438-3215. 🔑

08/28/2026

🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Melissa? Call, text, or DM me at 806-438-3215. I’ll help you understand what these numbers mean for your next move.

Melissa is not sitting still.

Right now, 142 homes are for sale—but only 16 sold during the last 30 days. The homes that did sell averaged 42 days on the market and closed at 99% of asking price.

That tells us something important:

Melissa doesn’t have a dead market. It has a picky market.

Homes that are prepared, presented, and priced correctly are still selling close to full price. The others are waiting.

Meanwhile, Melissa keeps moving forward:

🏘️ 652 new homes are planned
🛍️ New retail and office developments are underway
🎓 Melissa ISD is redesigning bus routes to handle rapid enrollment growth
🎶 The Melissa Tribute Festival arrives September 12
📈 Melissa remains one of America’s fastest-growing cities

And with mortgage rates around 6.68%, waiting for the perfect headline may not be the best plan. The smarter move is to know your numbers now—so you’re ready when the right opportunity appears.

Barbara and I live and work right here. We understand Melissa’s neighborhoods, its growth, and what today’s buyers expect.

Want to know what your home could realistically sell for—not an inflated internet estimate? Call, text, or send me a DM. Let’s talk about your next move.

Dana Worth
Worth Realty Team | Russell Realty
📱 806-438-3215
📧 [email protected]

08/27/2026

Hey Melissa! Are you checking out the party at Texas Republic tonight?

08/27/2026

Melissa home shoppers finally have some breathing room!

Call the Melissa Texas REALTORS® at 806-438-3215 for your real estate updates.

08/25/2026

Sharing with you our latest achievement.

Call the Melissa Texas REALTORS®️ at 806-438-3215 for your Melissa real estate needs.

This Fort Worth cottage is SOLD! Listed and sold by Dana and Barbara Worth, Worth Realty Team, Russell Realty. Congratulations!

08/25/2026

If you’re facing a home sale with a lot of moving pieces, reach out. Sometimes the right guidance and steady communication can make all the difference.

Sometimes success doesn’t look like a straight line.

Sometimes it looks like delays, changed dates, unanswered questions, and a whole lot of uncertainty.

Our seller’s buyer had to sell his home before he could purchase hers. That closing date moved. Then it moved again.

Meanwhile, my client was left trying to make real-life decisions without clear answers.

Should she rent the apartment now or wait?
When should she schedule the movers?
What if the buyer’s sale was delayed again?

There were a lot of moving pieces and not many guarantees.

So we focused on what we could control: communication.

We stayed in close contact with my seller, and the buyer communicated with her as well. We kept everyone informed, motivated, and moving forward. And when frustration or worry crept in, compassion mattered just as much as contracts and deadlines.

Eventually, the sale was delayed by several days. Funding was delayed too.

But my seller made the decision to move forward. She rented her apartment, packed up, and moved herself and her dogs into their new home.

And then, everything came together.

God made a way when it seemed there was no way.

He moved so she could move too.

This transaction reminded us that real estate isn’t always about perfect timing. Sometimes it’s about staying steady when the timing is anything but perfect.

Communication is key. Motivation matters. And a heavy dose of compassion can make a difficult season feel a little more manageable.

If you’re thinking about selling and your situation has a few complicated pieces, reach out. You don’t have to figure out every next step alone, we'd be glad to help you navigate it. Call the Melissa Texas REALTORS® at 806-438-3215 now.

08/24/2026

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08/24/2026

Thinking about buying a rental, lake property or investment home of your own?
Message us. We’d be glad to help you figure out what makes sense.

There’s something special about watching good people make a smart move.

Today we had the privilege of helping my buyers close on their new lake house purchased with cash.

And there’s a lot to celebrate about that.

Buying with cash means no lender, no mortgage payment and no interest expense. It gives them immediate equity from day one and keeps the ongoing carrying costs much simpler.

It also made them strong buyers when it came time to negotiate. With no financing approval standing between the contract and closing, a cash offer can give a seller greater confidence that the transaction will make it to the finish line.

But here’s what we really like about this purchase:
They have a plan for this house.

They’re going to upgrade it, take good care of it and turn it into a beautiful rental home for a fortunate family who will get to enjoy living on the lake.

So this isn’t simply a house sitting there waiting to appreciate.

It’s an investment designed to produce income while providing someone else with a wonderful place to call home.

That’s one of the things I enjoy about real estate. The right property can build wealth for one family while creating a great living experience for another.

Congratulations to our buyers on a smart purchase and an exciting new investment.

We're grateful they trusted us to help them find it and get it closed. 🌊🏡🔑

Thinking about buying a rental, lake property or investment home of your own? Message the Melissa Texas REALTORS®. We'd be glad to help you figure out what makes sense.